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Intestinal malrotation is defined as intestinal nonrotation or incomplete rotation around the superior mesenteric artery. It involves anomalies of intestinal fixation as well. This can occur at a wide range of locations and leads to acute and chronic presentations. The most common type found in pediatric patients is incomplete rotation predisposing to midgut volvulus, which can result in short-bowel syndrome or even death. In 1936, William E. Ladd wrote the classic article on treatment of malrotation, and his surgical approach (Ladd procedure) remains the cornerstone of practice today.
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Al-Salem, A. (2014). Intestinal Malrotation. In: An Illustrated Guide to Pediatric Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-06665-3_25
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